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Speed build
Ready for action? Your new shed, tree house or deck shapes up fast with a Paslode CF325 Li-ion Cordless Framing Nailer. It drives up to three nails per second and delivers 6,000 nails per battery charge. $399. (800) 466-3337.
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Crafty cutting
When the devil is in the details, the Dremel MS20-01 Moto-Saw Kit makes precision cuts simpler. Use it on its base as a scroll saw, or detach it to use as a portable motorized coping saw. The kit comes with 10 blades that can cut wood, laminate, PVC, Plexiglass or even thin metal. $99. (800) 935-1340.
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Versa-tool
It sands, it scrapes, it polishes, it trims, it cuts. With 29 attachments, what can't the 12-volt Rockwell Oscillating Tool Kit do? This cordless multi-tool comes with two batteries, a 30-minute charger, five saw attachments and 20 sandpaper pads to keep your projects powering forward. $101. (866) 639-9320.
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Power surge
The brushless motor in the Milwaukee M12 FUEL Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit runs cool and quiet and delivers up to 350 inch-pounds of peak torque in a lightweight package. The kit includes two battery packs, so your projects don't have to wait for a recharge. $190. (800) 221-0516.
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Rugged portability
Rough terrain won't bother the sturdy, wheeled Ridgid 31963 Wet/Dry Vac. It can suction about a gallon of water per second with its 6.5-horsepower motor and store up to 16 gallons. The three-layer filter traps even fine drywall dust. $203. (877) 640-1208.
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Down with dust
Construction debris doesn't stand a chance against the Bosch Dust Extraction 9-gallon Vacuum Automatic Cleaner. A handy tool-activation port triggers the vacuum to suck up the byproducts while you cut, drill or sand. $599. (800) 242-4424.
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Quick cleanup
Here's a cleaning tool that's going places—the Vacmaster VP205 Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum. Designed to be portable for small jobs, like cleaning car carpets, sucking up dirt from a tipped planter, or removing pet hair from a sofa, it can also blow up pool toys and inflatable beds. $30. (800) 549-4505.
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Turbo wash
Check pressure washing off the to-do list quickly with a Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer that boosts power up to 50 percent with its turbo nozzle. It delivers a cleaning force at 1,700 PSI and 1.2 gallons per minute. At that rate, the back deck, lawn furniture and grill will be clean in no time. $159. (800) 466-3337.
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Cool tool
Once you've given the car a good wash in the driveway, blast stubborn stains off the cement itself with the Karcher X-Series Water-Cooled Electric Pressure Washer. Pumping 1.4 gallons per minute at 2,000 PSI, it includes a Dirtblaster rotary spray wand that powers grunge off bricks, concrete, stone and metal. $300. (800) 221-0516.
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Durable workhorse
The Pressure-Pro Professional 1500-PSI Pressure Washer provides quiet strength and tackles tough jobs with ceramic components in an aircraft-aluminum frame. Five quick-connect nozzles let you shape the spray, and you can adjust the pressure as needed. $900. (866) 618-9274.
Starting a home-improvement project? Make sure you have the right tools for the job.